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All the metrics, couched in style.

Want a sports watch but don’t want to look like you’re wearing a sports watch? We understand. While it’s no vintage Speedmaster, the new Garmin fenix 3 is designed to be worn every day, during all kinds of activities. Utilizing EXO+ GPS and a GLONASS antenna, the fenix 3 records data such as: how fast you’re going, how far you’ve gone, calories burned, elevation gained and lost, number of ski runs you’ve taken, and even how well you’re sleeping.

In addition, the fenix 3 is compatible with all ANT+ devices, so you can get readings from your bike’s power meter, and other ANT+ heart rate straps, directly to the watch’s 51mm face. You can even pair it with your mobile devices to get email, text message, and stock updates on the go. And, since you’ll be wearing this watch when you’re in all kinds of inclement weather, the fenix 3 is water-resistant to 10 atmospheres.

Sapphire crystal and interchangeable metal and rubber straps

Do-it-all watch compatible with just about every technology on the market

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All it was made out to be

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I have used the watch for about 2 weeks. I am still figuring out stuff that it is capable of doing. I have to say that it is all that it was made out to be. One of the biggest perks is the way it looks. I have received many complements on it. I do not think that people know that it is a fitness watch.

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just too big for my female wrist

I love the features of my Fenix 2 but it is huge so I got this, Fenix 3 sapphire for a dressier look, I really like it. Very sophisticated and light weight but I am fearful I will not wear it either so I am returning it. I am sure on a man it would be perfect. Garmin rocks with their features so I will explore the Vivoactive instead. It seems to have many of the features I want at a much lower price point.

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in the office & backcountry lovefest

Familiarity: I've used it several times

I upgraded from the fenix2 mainly so I could wear it comfortably with khakis and a button down in the office. Got more than I expected with the upgrade; more features, slimmer design, and tougher shell. Didn't think I'd appreciate the color e-paper as I have but I am a fan. Does everything I loved in the 2, plus more integration to apps on your smartphone. Battery life is impressive even with a constant connection to the phone. It's great to have it always on for alerts, knowing when sunrise/set is and storm notifications. Can't say enough good things about the watch.

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Awesome, but....

Familiarity: I've used it several times

Best watch I ever owned (for a week). I loved this watch and it works better than any of the other 4 garmin devices I own. Picks up satellites in seconds, smart watch features are super cool and useful and everything else is perfect. Build is rugged and yet very classy, enough so that I can wear it to the office unlike my fenix 2. Now the BUT...a few days after receiving it I noticed red rashes appearing on my arm around where the watch was. I went to the dermatologist and as it turns out I am allergic to something in the metal or coating that they use. Now, the watch is returned, my arm is healed, and there is a hole in my heart where it used to be.

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Strong, Durable, and Accurate.

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I have had this watch for a little over three months now, and I can say it has survived everything I have thrown at it. I first tried the Fenix 3, with the hardened mineral glass, and within the first few weeks I noticed that I have developed a scratch on the glass (it was right in the center and every time the sun hit it, it would blur the speed value cell.) So I had returned it to buy the Fenix 3 Sapphire, which for another $100 wasn't too big of a deal especially since I keep the items I buy until they give out. But what I got for another $100 was a glass lenses that was superior to the hardened mineral glass. I wear this watch 24/7. I have crashed on this watch while on my mountain bike, it hasn't been scratched during rock climbing, hiking I haven't had any issues, during my swims it hasn't leaked, and also working in a machine shop I haven't scratched it at all.

The GPS and the other data that I have gotten off of this watch is a bit more accurate than my Garmin 800. I have done 10 runs with this watch and my Garmin 800. I have found that the GPS with the Garmin 800 was off slightly on some of the roads and mountain passes (sometimes it would spike off a few miles and then reconnect when it hit a satellite) I have cycled and hiked around, while the Fenix 3 hasn't had any issues at all with mountain passes nor tall trees the gps data has stayed on the course at all times. It has worked here in New Mexico as well (Utah, Washington, and Canada) where I have hiked and cycled.

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Yes, I do use a heart rate strap. The heart rate strap I prefer to use is the Garmin Premium Heart Rate Strap, the item number is: GRM000S. It's a very good strap and very accurate. I would highly recommend that one, and it sync's up with the Fenix 3 without problems. I hope that helps!